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DMan918 · 10-30-2020, 08:16 AM

Hi all,

Looking for some advice on a few things. First to mention I have a 2012 convertible with the Boston acoustics radio.

I swapped out the deck for a pac unit with kenwood dmx 7706.

I also replaced the speakers - polk db6502 in the front and Kicker 47KSC3504 in the rear. I also picked up an alpine mrv-m500 mono block amp for a sub.

So that leaves the need for a four channel amp for the speakers and a sub and enclosure.

Amp needs to handle minimum 65 watts rms at 4 ohm, but the closer I get to 100 watts the better.

Sub should be 10” and 2 ohm stable since that’s the sweet spot for the amp. I assume I need to go with the s u b t h u m p enclosure since that seems to be all there is for the convertible.

I’d prefer to spend $150 on the sub and $150-$200 on the amp unless there’s a big reason to step up slightly. I listen to a lot of electronic dance stuff, and top 40 type music.

All suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thank you very much for your time.

Valkyrie14 · 10-30-2020, 09:43 AM

I didn’t go value, I went with the JL 4 channel amp which is worth every penny. I got my box for around $100 from Sub**th**p. He has many options that are custom for gen5 Camaros.

DMan918 · 10-30-2020, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

I didn’t go value, I went with the JL 4 channel amp which is worth every penny. I got my box for around $100 from Sub**th**p. He has many options that are custom for gen5 Camaros.

No doubt jl amps do a good job. Being that I don’t have anything too crazy for my speakers, I don’t think I can justify spending double for a jl amp. I’m not the car stereo junkie I used to be (though you should see my home theater, lol).

DMan918 · 11-01-2020, 01:48 PM

Well went ahead on an alpine r-w10d4. Should be awesome. Got an incredible price on it and didn’t pass it up.

Now for a four channel amp???

Risingson05 · 11-01-2020, 04:46 PM

Enough said lol . Naw ones my brothers and the others mine the one without the writing . Was a demo model that my brother found for me . Sent it off to wade Stewart to be rebuilt and upgraded . Done with the new amp of today . They suck !! Lol

Had an alpine 1channel 1k wat can’t remember the model but that burnt out twice lol that mono amp was powers 2 jL w3 10 2ohm . Damn amps tire out to quick.

Plus I like the fact I have an amp that can run my whole system and probably beat a lot of amps today .

DMan918 · 11-01-2020, 04:54 PM

Interesting. Yeah in the past (like 20 years ago), amps never died on me. Really a shame if today’s amps have such qc issues. Thanks

Risingson05 · 11-01-2020, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DMan918

Interesting. Yeah in the past (like 20 years ago), amps never died on me. Really a shame if today’s amps have such qc issues. Thanks

Yeah . when everyone sold there company to China , qc went way down hill

DMan918 · 11-01-2020, 07:12 PM

All said, still considering some of these budget options. Even considered a sound ordinance which is highly recommended by crutchfield, or what seems to be highly reviewed Rockville. Not sure I’ll go this cheap but it’s a thought.

yzark99 · 11-06-2020, 08:34 AM

Stay away from Sound Ordinance. I got one of their sub boxes free when I ordered my sub from Crutchfield, and the amount of work I needed to do to get it beefed up wasn't worth the hassle. For instance, they went cheap on the wood thickness, and wiring connections. It wouldn't surprise me if they took many shortcuts on their amps too.

byrds8 · 11-06-2020, 05:36 PM

I purchased a Zenclosure sub box. I got it pretty fast. Originally ordered from ST but after a while of waiting and getting some attitude, I cancelled my order. I have two 10" Kickers with a 600W kicker amp. Puts out more bass than I need.

DMan918 · 11-07-2020, 06:39 AM

The only enclosure option for a convertible I could find was the s u b t h u m p. Zen closure doesn’t do one. At any rate, I have it and will need to look at instal instructions since it sounded like I may need to remove the retractable screen and carpet behind it.

Only piece left for me now is a 4 channel amp.

the85darkknight · 11-09-2020, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DMan918

The only enclosure option for a convertible I could find was the s u b t h u m p. Zen closure doesn’t do one. At any rate, I have it and will need to look at instal instructions since it sounded like I may need to remove the retractable screen and carpet behind it.

Only piece left for me now is a 4 channel amp.

I have a s u b t h u m p stealth enclosure for a 12" sub (same enclosure for the 10" and similar to the convertible box), and I love it. They didn't quite consider aftermarket rear speakers in the design as mine hang lower than the factory ones even though they are raised up by the their MDF speaker rings.

10-30-2020, 08:16 AM	#1
DMan918 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Algonquin, IL Posts: 258	Let’s talk amps and subs Hi all, Looking for some advice on a few things. First to mention I have a 2012 convertible with the Boston acoustics radio. I swapped out the deck for a pac unit with kenwood dmx 7706. I also replaced the speakers - polk db6502 in the front and Kicker 47KSC3504 in the rear. I also picked up an alpine mrv-m500 mono block amp for a sub. So that leaves the need for a four channel amp for the speakers and a sub and enclosure. Amp needs to handle minimum 65 watts rms at 4 ohm, but the closer I get to 100 watts the better. Sub should be 10” and 2 ohm stable since that’s the sweet spot for the amp. I assume I need to go with the s u b t h u m p enclosure since that seems to be all there is for the convertible. I’d prefer to spend $150 on the sub and $150-$200 on the amp unless there’s a big reason to step up slightly. I listen to a lot of electronic dance stuff, and top 40 type music. All suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thank you very much for your time. Last edited by DMan918; 10-31-2020 at 09:05 AM.

10-30-2020, 09:43 AM	#2
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	I didn’t go value, I went with the JL 4 channel amp which is worth every penny. I got my box for around $100 from Subthp. He has many options that are custom for gen5 Camaros. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

11-01-2020, 04:46 PM	#5
Risingson05 Drives: 2015 zl1 m6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Alaska Posts: 702	Enough said lol . Naw ones my brothers and the others mine the one without the writing . Was a demo model that my brother found for me . Sent it off to wade Stewart to be rebuilt and upgraded . Done with the new amp of today . They suck !! Lol Had an alpine 1channel 1k wat can’t remember the model but that burnt out twice lol that mono amp was powers 2 jL w3 10 2ohm . Damn amps tire out to quick. Plus I like the fact I have an amp that can run my whole system and probably beat a lot of amps today . Attached Images

11-06-2020, 08:34 AM	#9
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	Stay away from Sound Ordinance. I got one of their sub boxes free when I ordered my sub from Crutchfield, and the amount of work I needed to do to get it beefed up wasn't worth the hassle. For instance, they went cheap on the wood thickness, and wiring connections. It wouldn't surprise me if they took many shortcuts on their amps too. __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .

11-06-2020, 05:36 PM	#10
byrds8 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS, L99 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 447 View My Garage	I purchased a Zenclosure sub box. I got it pretty fast. Originally ordered from ST but after a while of waiting and getting some attitude, I cancelled my order. I have two 10" Kickers with a 600W kicker amp. Puts out more bass than I need. __________________ 2013 Camaro SS/RS, Stainless Power long tube headers with HF's, Air Raid CAI, Solo Mach XL cat back, BC Racing coil overs, Elite Engineering catch can, Ferrada Forge 8 Wheels, Windows tinted at 20%, Tuned by Dyno Steve.

11-01-2020, 01:48 PM	#4
DMan918 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Algonquin, IL Posts: 258	Well went ahead on an alpine r-w10d4. Should be awesome. Got an incredible price on it and didn’t pass it up. Now for a four channel amp???

11-01-2020, 04:54 PM	#6
DMan918 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Algonquin, IL Posts: 258	Interesting. Yeah in the past (like 20 years ago), amps never died on me. Really a shame if today’s amps have such qc issues. Thanks

11-01-2020, 07:12 PM	#8
DMan918 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Algonquin, IL Posts: 258	All said, still considering some of these budget options. Even considered a sound ordinance which is highly recommended by crutchfield, or what seems to be highly reviewed Rockville. Not sure I’ll go this cheap but it’s a thought.

11-07-2020, 06:39 AM	#11
DMan918 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Algonquin, IL Posts: 258	The only enclosure option for a convertible I could find was the s u b t h u m p. Zen closure doesn’t do one. At any rate, I have it and will need to look at instal instructions since it sounded like I may need to remove the retractable screen and carpet behind it. Only piece left for me now is a 4 channel amp.